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Y661 YFP

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,639 mi
Last recorded162,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 YFP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 162,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 144,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 135,076 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,950 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 91,950 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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Y661 YFP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y661 YFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y661 YFP?

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What year was Y661 YFP registered?

Y661 YFP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y661 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y661 YFP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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